de Jong

Dutch

Etymology

Literally "young" or "junior" (the "de" is a tussenvoegsel). Originally used to denote the younger of two namesakes in a family. Cognate with German Jung and English Young

Proper noun

de Jong ?

  1. A surname, the most common in the Netherlands.
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